It was reported by the bbc a little while ago that Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has died in hospital in Italy from a severe infection at age 68. I'm pretty sure Rory played some gigs with them over the years.

RIP. My condolenses to his family, friends, fans, work colleagues and to the band. Another rock legend gone too soon. I read the news on Brian May's website. I really want to see the back of 2016. I heard Carrie Fisher ( Star Wars Princess Leia) is not well and is in hospital. What a horrible year. Subrata.x